Physical and Health Education

Physical and Health Education (formerly “Physical Education, Family Life Education, Health & Driver Education”) components are required in grades 9 and 10. Driver Education is also a required course in 10th grade. An elective Championship Training course is available for students in grades 9-12 who are interested in more advanced physical training.

Long Term Medical Excuses from Physical Education

• To meet Virginia high school graduation requirements students must earn one credit in 9th grade physical education and one credit in 10th grade physical education.

• If a student is unable to participate in the traditional physical education class for the school year due to a long term medical condition, the student must provide a written statement from a physician.

• The statement should include the reasons for non-participation and should specify whether the student can participate on a limited basis or may not participate in any physical education activities for that school year.

• Students excused from the traditional physical education class are not exempted from the graduation requirements.

• Students excused from physical education can complete Virginia high school graduation requirements via an online program.